Resources for Parents/Guardians

As a parent or guardian raising a young person, you've undoubtedly seen or heard the many public service announcements encouraging you to "talk to your kids about alcohol and other drugs."   You may have tried to and your son or daughter just rolled their eyes, or the conversation ended up in an argument.  Or you just may be intimidated by the thought of it, not knowing how to begin the conversation.

Fortunately there are numerous resources to help give you guidance in starting that crucial dialog that will hopefully keep your son or daughter safe by helping them make better personal choices regarding alcohol and other drugs.  One of the best ways to prepare for that talk is to educate yourself on the many temptations young people of today have to deal with, especially when it comes to the many different ways some of their friends might be "getting high" and pressuring your child to join them.  I have included several links that will bring you up to date on youth substance abuse trends.  If you aren't already dealing with pre-teen or teen substance abuse in your home, and because of it not being a current issue under your roof you are clueless as to the things some young people are doing these day to "get high", prepare yourself for what you are about to learn.  To use a term from my generation, "it will blow your mind." 

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     This is an EXCELLENT resource.

        A highly respected organization with a wealth of information and statistics.

GREAT resource!

    "Talk Kits" for both Civilian AND Military Families!

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